The Stanmore Art Society's 44th Annual Exhibition begins on Saturday, August 19 at Bernays Memorial Hall, The Broadway, Stanmore, at 11.30am. Call 01923 226383 for details.

ART Wembley Art Society present their 47th annual art exhibition at St. John's Church Hall, Crawford Road, Wembley, from Saturday August 12. Open 10.30am-8pm.

CARNIVAL Northwood Carnival will take place at Northwood Football Club's ground in Chestnut Avenue, courtesy of the Northwood Lions, on Bank Holiday Monday, August 28th. Proceeds to charity.

COMEDY Tickets are on sale for six nights of comedy at the Watford Colosseum this Autumn: Graham Norton (September 28, £15); Harry Hill (October 21, £16.50); Jethro (November 8, £12.60/£11.55); The League of Gentlemen (November 12, £16.50); Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Show (November 30, 12.50); Lee Hurst (December 3, £12). Box office 01923 445000.

DISCO The Official Elvis Presley Fan Club is having a disco at Watford ex-Serviceman's Hall, St. Alban's Road, Watford, on August 12. Proceeds to charity. Call Tony Dobb on 01923 827606 for details.

FUN DAY Summer fun party at Pitshanger Play Centre, Pitshanger Park, Meadvale Road, Ealing, in aid of the National Childbirth Trust. Tombola, face painting and more. Call Tamsin on 020 8997 8360 for details.

PLAY See Romeo and Juliet in the open air on Saturday, August 13 at the Compass Theatre and Arts Centre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, at 3pm. Tickets £9/£7 concessions/£5 children. Book on 01895 673200.

SHOW The Beck Theatre Summer Youth project brings The Pirates of Penzance to the Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, on August 24. Call the box office on 020 8561 8371 for details.

SHOW Cookin'!, the Wok 'n' Roll sensation, comes to Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond on September 1 and 2. Tickets £7-£18. Call 020 8940 0088.

TRIBUTE Carpenters Masquerade, a tribute band, are playing at the Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, on August 11. Call 020 8561 8371.

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COFFEE The Women's Centre at 99c Hindes Road, Harrow, has a drop in coffee morning and social every Friday, between 10am and noon. Call 020 8863 4500.

COMMUNITY The Culture Market takes place from 2pm to 7pm on the first Sunday of every month at Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 Willesden High Road. Stalls, entertainment, activities. If you would like to participate call Hazel on 020 8903 1375.

DANCE Beginners! Learn to Waltz, Quickstep, Jive, Cha-cha-cha and Rumba at the Harrow Regal Dance School, 314 Station Road (above Burton's), every Tuesday at 8.15pm. Entry £3.50. Call 020 8427 0132 for more details.

DANCE Viva Salsa! every Wednesday at The Rayners, corner of Imperial Drive and Village Way, Rayners Lane, Harrow. Two fun salsa classes at 8pm and social dancing until 11.30pm. Admission £4/£2.50. For more details ring 020 8866 9093.

DANCE Learn to Lindy Hop at the Beecham Grove Church Hall, Clarendon Road, Watford. Every Thursday at 8pm, dance lesson followed by free dancing. Entry £6, £5 for members and students. Call the London Swing Dance Society on 020 7387 1011 for more details.

MEETING The West London Branch of the British Epilepsy Association meets in the Liz Cantell Room, Ealing Town Hall, on the first Monday of every month at 7.15pm. The friendly meetings offer information for all and include speakers and occasional outings. Call Barbara Hawkins on 020 8997 8852.

POETRY Poetry Workshop with the Pitshanger Poets at Questors Theatre, Mattock Lane, Ealing, every other Wednesday at 10am. Call 020 8567 3233 for details.

SOCIAL The Ealing Forum meets at Ealing Town Hall on the third Tuesday of every month at 1.45pm. All retired people welcome to join the meetings, walks and outings. Call Barbara Nash on 020 8932 1013.

SOCIAL The Hillingdon Friendship Group meets at Bailey Hall, Christ Church, Redford Way, Uxbridge every second Monday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. All over 50s welcome. Walks, lunches and outings also arranged. Call 01895 470708.

SOCIAL Hillingdon 18 Plus meets every Wednesday at 9pm at the Load of Hay pub, Villier Street, Uxbridge. Social events arranged for 18-35 year olds.

SOCIAL The Anglo-Greek Club hosts talks, quizzes, meals and other events for all those with an interest in Greece or Cyprus. Call Jill Neville on 01895 631865.

SOCIAL Breakout, a lesbian, gay and bisexual support group for 16-21 year olds in Harrow, meets every Friday from 6.30pm. Call Ewan on 020 8424 7539 or 07946 100056 for details.

SOCIAL Hillingdon Quest, a social group for the over 35s, meets every Tuesday except the first Tuesday of the month at 9pm at the Load of Hay pub, Villier Street, Uxbridge. Call Clive on 01895 466557.

SPIRITUALIST GROUP Messengers of Light, a progressive spiritualist group, meets every Friday at 7.30pm in the Scout Hall, Derwent Drive, North Hayes. Admission £3 including refreshments. Call Lin Marshall on 020 8561 3673 for details.

THEATRE Performers and behind-the-scenes helpers required to be involved in The Sound of Music, a South Ruislip community project to be performed at the Compass Theatre in September. Contact Lauren Ottewill on 020 8841 5656.